PSYC 2220 - Psychology of Adolescence

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: PSYC 1010

Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of the adolescent, including processes in personality stabilization.

Billable Contact Hours: 3

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Transfer Possibilities
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking re: biological and sociocultural matters impacting adolescents.

Objectives: The student will:

Explain how physical development and puberty influence adolescent development.
Discuss the health implications of today’s adolescence.
Discuss the changes that influence the American family and the effects these changes have on developing adolescents.
Describe how media influences adolescent development.
Discuss sexual development and sexuality during adolescence.
Discuss biological and environmental factors associated with sexuality during adolescence.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain cognitive and behavioral aspects of adolescent development.

Objectives: The student will:

Understand the theories of cognitive development and how they can be applied in today’s society.
Discuss the concept of moral development during adolescence.
Understand the brain development that occurs during adolescence.
Understand factors that contribute to adolescent risk taking.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply knowledge applicable to living and/or working with adolescent youth.

Objectives: The student will:

Discuss the role of the adolescent in the family system.
Explain how parenting style affects the parent-adolescent relationship.
Discuss the common view point held by adults related to adolescence and their impact in social interactions.
Describe the impact of school and work on adolescent development.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Physical Growth
Cognitive growth
Families
Peers
Schools
Media
Identity
Love and Sex
Morality and Religion
Careers

Primary Faculty
Willard-Yakushev, Autumn
Secondary Faculty
Mikitch, Lisa
Associate Dean
Williams-Chehmani, Angie
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088